mediterranean · fingerfood

Pear and Pesto Crostini

Name: Pear and Pesto Crostini
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 loaf French bread; 2 cups packed basil leaves; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano; 3 tablespoons your best olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 Bosc pear

“Pear and Pesto Crostini is a Mediterranean recipe that serves 3. One portion of this dish contains approximately 12g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 452 calories. For $2.36 per serving, this recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only a few people made this recipe, and 2 would say it hit the spot. If you have bosc pear, basil leaves, your best olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. It works well as a hor d'oeuvre. With a spoonacular score of 81%, this dish is outstanding. Edamame and Pear Crostini, Pear and Brie Crostini, and Edamame and Pear Crostini are very similar to this recipe.”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 3
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 3

Bread½ loaf
Basil leaves2 cups
Garlic1 clove
Pine nuts¼ cup
Pecorino romano¼ cup
Your best olive oil3 tbsp
Salt and pepper3 servings
Bosc pear1

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7 steps · 45 min

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice French loaf into 1/2-inch-thick slices, and brush (or spray, if you have one of those nifty Misto things) with olive oil.
2
Place slices on baking sheet and toast in oven for 10-15 minutes, or until edges are a deep golden brown.
3
Remove from oven and set aside.

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